The 08 Oshkosh experience was mind boggling for me. I did not expect
all of the attention that the Junior Ace received.

The people that came by thought that the airframe, engine, and wheel combination
were perfect.
We made it through two rounds of judging  which meant that we were
in contention for an award. The fact that the ship was still a bit rough
made me feel that we did not deserve an award at this time (we did not
win anything). It sure is nice to know that with a little time and tweaking,
she will be an award winner.

An editor for Sport Aviation magazine interviewed me extensively. They
also invited me on a photo shoot.

I
believe my wife came over to tell you about the departure time. The battery
in the Ace is five years old, and with all of the cranking we did during
the ignition woes, she has become a bit weak. The ship sat in the tent
for six days. At Oshkosh  in front of a few hundred people 
the engine would not turn over. How embarrassing! The EAA safety volunteer
propped us, and we were on our way! The crowd then cheered. We departed
on 36, and made an air show break at midfield. Big fun!

The Acro Sport folks sold a lot of plans, and said my Ace was a shot in
the arm for them. I hope the interest helps your sales as well. I had
nothing but positive things to say about the engine and your support to
all the folks who inquired about a Rotec product.

Tim G.

In
a subsequent email on the 12th August 2008 Tim writes:

Hello
Jim and Paul,

Oshkosh
2008 was a blur for me! The attention generated by the Junior Ace was
way beyond my imagination. Seven different people helped to fly off the
40 hour FAA test period in the three weeks prior to Airventure 2008. They
all said the plane flew wonderfully and the R2800 was flawless. There
are still some finish details to work on  she should be ready for
a proper inspection at Oshkosh next year.

Sport
Aviation interviewed me while at Oshkosh. They also invited me to a photo
shoot - another unexpected surprise. We briefed Saturday morning, to fly
in the afternoon at Waupaca, Wisconsin. We were all set to go. My five
year old battery, however, was not. I had to get propped at Oshkosh in
front of one hundred spectators. I will have a new battery next year!

Enclosed
are some pictures of my experience  enjoy!

Tim
G
(please view more on a page dedicated to Tim's project

A
big thanks to Robert Baslee of Airdrome Aeroplanes for bringing his Sopwith
Pup.
See more completed Airdrome Aeroplanes Projects
Goto the Airdrome Aeroplanes Site
Thanks to Tim Gallagher & his R2800 Powered Pober Jnr. Ace displayed
in Paul Pobereznys Aeroplane Factory Tent Great to meet
old friends and Great to make new friends.
A big welcome and thanks to all those that joined the family of Rotec
Engine owners.

Looking
forward to Osh 2009 to say "Hello" again.

Anyone
prepared to bring their aircraft for display on the Rotec Booth at Osh
09 please contact Jim

Osh
2007 What You Missed:

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Crowds
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GREAT OSH 2007!

A big thanks to Dick Navratil for bringing his Pietenpol Aircamper.
Great to meet old friends.
Great to make new friends.
A big welcome and thanks to all those that joined the family of Rotec
Engine owners.

Looking
forward to Osh 2008 to say "Hello" again.

Anyone
prepared to bring their aircraft for display on the Rotec Booth at Osh
08 please contact Jim